English to Hawaiian Meaning of oarlock - oarlock

Oarlock :

oarlock

Share This

Definitions of oarlock in English

Noun(1) a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

Examples of oarlock in English

(1) As I explained the mechanical advantages of rowing - the oar as lever, the oarlock as fulcrum, the sliding seat as a tool for harnessing leg power - he nodded, then frowned.(2) But, as luck would have it, scarcely had he started to row his boat again when an oarlock broke, and so it took him the best part of an hour to make the trip.(3) This innovative oarlock system design incorporates a new 'tension arm' mechanism within the gate that holds your oar tight against the pin.(4) Jim was delegated to make the arrangements for boat, oarlocks , oars and confirmation of tide tables.(5) In his opinion, it is very important to have on board: oars, oarlocks , a boat hook, a good knife, a sounder and the mobile phone.

(1) nut ::

Kukui Nut

Synonyms

Noun

1. tholepin ::

tholepin

2. peg ::

kui

3. pin ::

kui

4. rowlock ::

rowlock

5. thole ::

'ākeʻakeʻa kumu

English to Hawaiian Dictionary: oarlock

Meaning and definitions of oarlock, translation in Hawaiian language for oarlock with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of oarlock in Hawaiian and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'oarlock'

What oarlock means in Hawaiian, oarlock meaning in Hawaiian, oarlock definition, examples and pronunciation of oarlock in Hawaiian language.